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<body><h2>Data Scientist - Remote</h2>
<p>Kaplan Test Prep is hiring a Data Scientist! We are looking for individuals who love and excel at analyzing and visualizing data to solve important problems! An ideal candidate should be quick to learn and adapt, care about the design of simple, powerful, beautiful interfaces and visuals, love writing code and thrive in creative, fast paced environment.
</p><p></p><p><b>Responsibilities:
</b></p><ul><li><p>Develop strong relationships and work with stakeholders to identify business requirements and the expected outcome.
</p></li><li><p>Collaborate with subject matter experts to select the relevant sources of information
</p></li><li><p>Independently produce content needed for design, analysis and deployment of solutions delivery.
</p></li><li><p>Collaborate to build related content and assist with presenting to program leadership on how data and analytics can support the businesses
</p></li><li><p>Lead the development and automation of descriptive and diagnostic reports and dashboards and the creation of predictive and prescriptive analytical models for the eCommerce department.
</p></li><li><p>Continually broaden and strengthen knowledge of analytical methods, vendors and tools.
</p></li><li><p>Participate in knowledge/best practice sharing opportunities and POCs using new and upcoming tools in Data &amp; Analytics space like Hadoop, Knime, DataRobot, Tableau/Qlik and ThoughtSpot.
</p></li><li><p>Participate in the design, implementation and interpretation of advanced analytics concepts and projects related to Big Data, AI, ML/DL.
</p></li><li><p>Prepare presentations and documentations of complex statistical concepts and research results to be shared with non-statistical audience and senior stakeholders.
</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
</b></p><ul><li><p>Ability to translate business customer problems and questions into clear requirements for analysis-
</p></li><li><p>Ability to collaborate with others in diplomatic, tactful manner, while exercising sensitivity and discretion as needed- Strong understanding of statistics and probability
</p></li><li><p>Ability to wrangle and analyze data using SAS, Python, R or other statistical packages
</p></li><li><p>Suggest A/B testing scenarios and manage statistical analysis and reporting process
</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Requirements
</b></p><ul><li><p>Bachelor’s degree in or equivalent work experience in any of the following: Econometrics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Industrial Engineering.
</p></li><li><p>• Previous experience producing metrics and analytics that describe what happened and diagnose why it may have happened
</p></li><li><p>3+ years of experience working with advanced analytic and programming tools such as Tableau, Python, R, SQL, SAS, Visual Basic &amp; Matlib.
</p></li><li><p>Experience with SAS (SAS Data Flux, eGuide, CI, eMiner, Report Studio).
</p></li><li><p>Experience with Tableau/R/Python/Java preferred; direct involvement in working with large volumes of data and building, deploying and measuring (a) predictive analytics models (i.e. SVM, decision tree, clustering, logistic regression, linear and non-linear regression), (b) test/control offers, and (c) real-time marketing rules.
</p></li><li><p>Proven track record in applying predictive analytical skills to increase customer response and revenue.</p></li></ul></body>
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